Corporate Accountant

Posted Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 3:59 AM Payments Canada is at the forefront of the Canadian payment ecosystem. Our purpose is to make payments easier, smarter and safer for all Canadians. Every day we are working diligently to ensure your payments are cleared and settled. In 2024 alone, our systems cleared approximately $107 trillion or $424 billion each business day! If you are passionate about payments and want to help ensure that these financial transactions in Canada are carried out safely and securely, working with us is for you! | Who we are We are a public purpose, non-profit organization situated at the center of Canada’s payment ecosystem. We own and operate payment systems that process hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of payment transactions every business day. We convene ecosystem participants to discuss their multiple and diverse interests and ideas and to navigate industry-level challenges. We adhere to a set of values that are our north star: Inspire trust, build community and enable change . Payments Canada — where our country connects: Payments Canada — Who we are | Our culture With our people in mind, we have created a culture that fosters authenticity, collaboration, innovation and development. We empower one another, make meaningful contributions that not only impact the organization, but our country! We develop and nurture meaningful connections that drive innovation in our ecosystem. We are Payments Canada! Do you want to make payments easier, smarter and safer for Canada? Join us today! You need to work here if You love working with passionate, ambitious and collaborative colleagues. You want to be challenged and lead unique initiatives. You want to grow, develop and become a subject matter expert in your field. You want your work to make an impact in your community and country . Come and join us — where payments meet purpose! | What we are looking for Reporting to the Director, Finance & Controller, the Corporate Accountant is a hands-on, generalist role responsible for the full financial cycle. This position combines high-level corporate accounting duties (Month-End, Audit, Tax) with the operational management of Accounts Payable. The Corporate Accountant is expected to execute daily transactions while simultaneously identifying opportunities to automate and streamline workflows. At a minimum, the incumbent must be in the process of obtaining their CPA designation and possess the flexibility to work across all areas of finance to support a more efficient, automated department. | A day in the life Responsibilities of the Senior Corporate Accountant include: General Accounting & Financial Reporting Support the complete month-end close process, maintaining the integrity of the General Ledger and ensuring all sub-ledger activity reconciles accurately to financial statements. Assist the Director with statutory reporting requirements, including External Audit preparation, corporate tax returns, and government remittances. Management of capital assets workbooks and leadsheets relating to liabilities. Process Improvement & Internal Controls Design and monitor internal controls around the payment cycle to ensure compliance with financial policies. Serve as a flexible finance resource, shifting focus between operational processing and strategic analysis as business needs evolve. Accounts Payable Management Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable cycle and the employee expense platform, serving as the primary liaison between vendors, procurement, and internal stakeholders to resolve inquiries. Lead the automation of manual tasks by actively working to reduce data entry and implementing efficient workflows within the Accounts Payable and expense systems (Esker/Nexonia). | What you need to be successful Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related fields. Minimum of three (3) years in a dedicated accounting or finance role. Must possess a CPA designation or be actively pursuing a CPA qualification Demonstrated experience automating manual financial processe s or implementing process improvements in a previous role Willingness to "roll up sleeves" and perform operational tasks while working towards long-term efficiency Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFS) and proficiency with financial systems systems (Great Plains, Esker, Nexonia preferred) Experience supporting external financial statement audit and ensuring compliance with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR). Eligibility to successfully complete background checks that will be carried out by Payments Canada, including criminal, credit, identity, employment, and education checks. | Salary range Based on qualifications and experience: $63,000 to $105,000. Please submit your application by June 26, 2026. | What's in it for you? Flexible, hybrid (remote/office) environment. Competitive compensation package, including annual variable bonus and defined contribution pension plan with employer matching percentage (if eligible). Comprehensive health and dental benefit coverage, including mental health coverage, life insurance and a health spending account for you and your dependents (Permanent and temporary employees with contracts 12 months and over). Paid time off: minimum four weeks paid vacation, sick and personal days, December holiday shutdown and cultural holiday observance days. 26 weeks of paid maternity and parental leave top-up (if eligible) Rewards and recognition program. Access to office gym facilities. Internal and external professional development opportunities. Fun team and organizational events. Monthly all staff forums led by our Executive Leadership Team . | Our Commitment to Fair Hiring At Payments Canada, we are dedicated to fair, transparent and inclusive hiring. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Our recruitment process uses automated tools, but not generative AI, to objectively screen and evaluate applications and confirm that a candidate’s qualifications meet job requirements. It is important to remember that these tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making. Our trained recruitment professionals and hiring managers always make the final hiring decisions. | Our diversity, inclusion and equity commitment At Payments Canada, we are committed to making everyone feel they can be themselves and thrive at work. We will continue to build on a foundation of respect and appreciation for diversity in all forms and collectively create an inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are valued. We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation by emailing [email protected] . We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.